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The U.S. Senate currently lacks the two-thirds majority required to override a presidential veto.

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There are not enough votes in the U.S. Congress to overturn a presidential veto on legislation regarding reproductive rights.

To successfully override a presidential veto, the U.S. Constitution requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate . While the House has recently passed legislation by a veto-proof margin, the Senate fell short of the necessary majority with a recorded vote of 63-47 . Historical data shows that overriding a veto is a rare occurrence, with only 7.1% of regular vetoes being successfully bypassed since 1789 . Recent legislative attempts in 2022, 2023, and 2024 regarding reproductive rights and birth control have repeatedly failed to secure sufficient support in the Senate . Consequently, there are not enough votes in the current Congress to repass such legislation over a presidential objection .

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